Mickey Conlon, The Catholic Register
Toronto Good Friday procession cancelled in wake of COVID-19
The annual Good Friday procession through downtown Toronto streets is another victim of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shelters step up efforts for vulnerable
Society’s most vulnerable are often lost in the shuffle at the best of times, but with the world being blindsided by COVID-19 those operating programs for the homeless and marginalized are working to ensure these people are not forgotten.
Apostolate brings rosary into classroom
The Rosary Apostolate that shares the mysteries reflected upon in the rosary with students may be Sr. Marilina Cinelli’s baby since its origins in 1997, but she takes no credit for all the good it has done for nearly a quarter century.
Conference puts women at centre stage
There’s a long-held perception that the voice of women in the Church is one that is seldom heard. It’s why Colleen Carroll Campbell sees the importance of galvanizing that voice so that it doesn’t get drowned out.
Mass continues online and on TV
Church doors may be closed and the opportunity for a communal celebration of the Eucharist have ceased for the time being, but the Mass will go on, said Cardinal Thomas Collins.
People turning to Mass in digital world
A health crisis is not how Deacon Mike Walsh envisioned attracting more eyeballs to the Daily TV Mass, but that’s what is happening to a ministry that serves people who are unable to attend Mass at a church.
Parish Action at starting line
The Archdiocese of Toronto has launched a non-partisan initiative to empower parishioners in their engagements with civic leaders and to help them become active in the public square.
‘Press the pause button,’ filmmaker urges
Instead of going all in on expanding assisted suicide, Canada should have the full discussion that was promised when legislation was forced upon the country by the Supreme Court five years ago, said filmmaker Kevin Dunn.
Virus causing pilgrims to stay home
Uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus is starting to take a toll on Canadian tour operators who have booked pilgrimages, particularly to Italy where the whole nation went into a lockdown to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Churches putting precautions in place
As quickly as the coronavirus is spreading, dioceses in Canada have been working to implement measures to protect their parishioners.